Botanical Name: Common Names:
Myrciaria cauliflora Jaboticaba, Brazilian Grape Tree,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Hedging / Screening, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Shrub Like
Description:
Small evergreen tree with coppery green foliage. Small white honey-scented flowers are followed by purple grape-like fruits that are produced directly on the trunk. Fruit is juicy and sweet. Grows approx. 3-4m tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Edible Garden, Feature, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screening, Tropical Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Orange
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low, Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate, Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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